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Capitola Venetian Hotel

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great beach right in front of the hotel!
Elyse W.

Comfy beds, fantastic locations, and CLEAN - what more can you want in a beach hotel?! I had a delightful overnight stay at the Capitola Venetian in February. The rooms were surprisingly spacious and we had a great view of the ocean. The gas fireplace was a cozy touch, especially in the winter. The kitchenette was basic, but nice for snacking or making a cup of coffee/tea. The staff were super responsive and helped immediately when we couldn't find an extra blanket and when we had issues turning on the fireplace. Parking is limited to one car, but I found (free!) street parking about half a mile way, away from the madness that is downtown Capitola. The location can't be beat - within walking distance to restaurants, bars, and the beach. Plus, more affordable than a rental house. :)

Mary L.

While some people might call it Capitola Village, it's really just Capitola Venetian Hotel, a private residence area for travelers and/or hikers & bikers. Fantastic picturesque views as usual. It's always vibrant with colorful architectures, so you won't miss its gorgeous views if looking from the coffeehouse or restaurants on the other side. Yes, the place is unique and easily accessible or walkable around the neighborhoods. They're not as tourist friendly these days in this hotel area, but it's still worth checking out. Quiet and private. Some spots have spacious balconies and you can rent a cabin for vacation which costs much more. If doing AirBnb, you can easily find one hotel for 5-nights around $1800-$1850 USD right now. Comes with full kitchen, bedroom, living-room, bathroom, etc. Laundry room is available onsite. The trees & plants are aggressively growing during Springtime, so yes, there can be bugs or insects flying around. It's still not too bad here, but just remember that it's for private residents only. Saw a few properties here, the larger suites asking for $3 million-$4 million USD. Hispanic workers are constantly painting or remodeling a few spots by the waterfront side. Overall, you really have to walk around to get a feeling about this hotel. There's a parking lot onsite and plenty of street parking elsewhere. Looks pretty decent for now. Best to bring your own stuff, especially for kitchen use if needed instead of paying extra fees here and there. It's an old hotel.

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May D.

The Venetian Court is 100 years old and while it has withstood the test of time, there are some structural and upgrades that need to happen to restore the beauty and charm of this historical landmark. The front desk staff were friendly and accompanying, but for the price we paid per night, I was expecting more. My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary getaway and while it was close the village and eateries, the room was in need of an upgrade. The moment we entered into room 126, it smelt of mildew reminiscent to an old rag. We thought it was just the nature of being so close to the ocean, so we kept the sliding door open throughout our stay to ventilate the place. It was nice hearing the waves crash -- a sound machine if you will. The room could also use some deep cleaning. There were cobwebs in the corner, the fixtures in the bathroom had lime scale, and the furniture was just about falling apart. The wood shelves and the base of the sink are also warping from water damage and moisture (see below). The balcony in room 126 was also questionable -- it's slanting and idk how structurally sound it is to have two people chill on it. I didn't want to be a Debbie downer and although it's not the most updated hotel, the proximity, view and parking structure made up for it. Some things to note: - if you're looking for privacy, this may not be the place for you. It's an attraction that gets lots of foot traffic. - Pots, pans, cutlery, plates are not provided for despite there being a kitchenette. You have to bring your own or pay about a $20-30 fee to rent them during your stay.

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Alexis M.

COVID-19... This is the scenario. My boyfriend and I were in need of an isolation change of scenery, bad! Instead of AirBnB's (which had let us down prior) we decided to reserve a beach view room at the Venetian Hotel in Capitola. Being a local from the Bay Area, I am very familiar with the area, and, the city of Capitola is a favorite of mine when it comes to the Northern California coast. I digress. Dawn, who I believe is the hotel manager, was awesome! She let us in the gate and greeted us at the front desk. Super relatable! We checked in and chatted with her for a solid 20 minutes. We stayed in room 128. Queen size bed with stove, microwave and sink. The only thing I would say that was a let down was the lack of cutlery and cooking items. There were all of the other necessities, just no way to cook anything. Had we known, we certainly would have brought our own. All in all, it was a great place to stay for a few days and escape the troubles going on in the world today.

Monkey Girl R.

My bf booked me this place for my birthday weekend. Awesome location, nice view, could hear the waves, parking provided (hard to come by around here). Cute studio type room with a kitchen. Why 3 stars? - super noisy! Both nights music was blaring from the restaurants across the way until around midnight. Drunken people walking through the area. One night someone also set fireworks off and set car alarms off. While I know that not the fault of the hotel, it wasn't relaxing at all and I know those restaurants play music at least every Friday and Saturday. - no cutlery, no pots and pans?!! Seriously? Wtf? How can you have a kitchen with no cutlery or pots and pans. That.makes.no.sense. - the place is falling apart. By the toilets drywall was falling down in chunks. The place needs love. - not very clean! There was old coffee in the pot. The bed was not made correctly. We had to put the fitted sheet on the right way (it was on sale seats and the corners weren't even on) remake the bed completely. The Townes didn't smell clean and the carpets made the bottom of my socks dirty. -beach towels, no conditioner in the dispenser, no luxuries added at all to make the stay any more comfortable. I think they feel they can slack on things because of the location. As much as I enjoy Capitola abs the view, I don't think we'd come back for the price.

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Jean T.

Came here for Labor Day weekend and booked a 2 room suite for 2 nights. It's very convenient because it's less than a 3 minute walk to the beach, you can hear the waves crashing on to the beach at night if you have your windows open (but with them closed they're pretty sound proof).   ~~Parking: After making your reservation, you'll receive a confirmation and a code to enter the parking lot. It's a fairly small lot that holds about 15 cars max. They tell you not to reverse in to the spots, but people do anyways.... Upon checking in you'll provide your make, model, car color, and license plate. They will provide you with a paper to add on to your dash (I assume it's because they only allow each room to have 1 car)  ~~Service: Good. Checking in and out was swift, room service arrived around 12pm on my second day there, but we didn't need anything, so we didn't get room service. They also don't really have the "Do Not Disturb" signs there. On the door it said that they provide the electronic version somewhere, but I didn't see it.  ~~Best Part: The fact that it's so close to the beach and within walking distance of downtown.  It's also right across from the colorful homes, which is good for pictures. ~~Tip: If you plan on staying and cooking, you'll have to bring your own utensils, cutlery and food. They do provide a propane stove, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.  ~~Return: Sure, if my budget allows it.

Plaster hanging on ceiling
Lisa W.

The response by the manager is the same exact one he uses for every bad review. It's like a copy & paste. Clearly, no changes have been made by the manager regarding the negative reviews & comments.

Debra R.

I feel blessed to stay once in this historic hotel (for the full story read this: http://www.capitolavenetian.com/mb/about/history-of-the-venetian.html ). I love California history, and this was the first motel and condo in 1926. The front desk was friendly and helpful and explained very clearly there was parking included for one car only per room, and how the rooms were situated. $70 more for a balcony view wasn't worth it for us so we opted for the darling suite with a comfy sitting area with leather couch, chair and a kitchen. The exteriors are painted bright pinks and greens, and the painted decorative accents add to unique historic scene. Across the bridge is Sotola with happy hour all day on Tuesdays with a great view of our cute hotel so we are quite happy.

The bed
Greg T.

The Capitola Venetian Hotel is really very impressive. It sits on the Capitola Lagoon, a wide sandy beach between it and Monterrey Bay. To one side is the Capitola Pier. On the other side is the bridge across Soquel Creek and Capitola Village, full of shops, restaurants and bars that sit on the bay. The historic rooms are clean and well appointed. Each has a full kitchen and coffee maker. The bathrooms are small but the towels large and fluffy. The bedroom is nestled into a small alcove off the spacious livingroom. The ocean view rooms have a small balcony looking out at the bay. The exterior of the building is wonderful! Bright primary colors with whimsical molded sea serpents and animals decorate the Venetian/Mission revival architecture. The staff are friendly and well informed. There is dedicated parking at the side of the building. Be warned that not registering your car with the staff and displaying a permit will result in your car being towed....the front desk made this very clear!

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On the other side is the bridge across Soquel Creek and Capitola Village, full of shops, restaurants and bars that sit on the bay.

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